Gold Coast Cruise & Fly Parking is conveniently located less than a mile away from the Fort Lauderdale airport terminals. Once you arrive at our facility, our valet service will park your vehicle and will check you in. After you check-in, our air-conditioned shuttle will take you to your terminal and drop you off at the curbside. When you return, call 954.522.0665 so we can arrange to come pick you up! If you are arriving after 8 PM, be sure to call our after hours number at 954.809.8789 for pick-up. Book directly with Gold Coast Cruise & Fly Parking to secure a low-rate. We look forward to seeing you!
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Bottom Line A modest property just off the Strip, the Gold Coast caters to locals with free parking and a 70-lane bowling alley. Rooms are bare bones, but the hotel itself offers some pleasant surprises: a small but nicely landscaped pool, authentic dim sum, and a staff that's easy to find.
Our Location
We are located at:
3000 SE 6th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Directions
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (1 Mile):
Take Federal Highway (US1) North. Turn left on SE 30th Street. Gold Coast will be immediately on your left.
From I-95:
Take 595 East to exit 12B (US1 North). Turn left onto SE 30th Street.
Gold Coast will be immediately on your left.
From Miami International Airport (40 Minutes):
Take I-95 North to 595 East. Exit at US1 North (Exit 12B). Turn left on SE 30th Street. Gold Coast will be immediately on your left.
If you're brand new to Vegas, this might not upset you as much as it should. For those of you that have been in Vegas for a while, you may still be upset about this. What are we talking about? We're talking about free parking for locals and casino guests. In the old days (only a few years ago), free parking for locals and free parking for tourists was the norm. You wouldn't have to reach into your wallet until after you got inside the casino.
Nowadays, though, many casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are charging for parking. But, thankfully, some Vegas casinos still offer free parking to locals and free parking to guests and tourists. If you want to see where you can park for free in Vegas and where you're going to get charged, check out our lists and charts below.
Las Vegas Casinos With Completely Free Parking for Locals
While we can't force all of the casinos to give us free parking (though we wish we could), here is our list of places that STILL have free parking for locals and for tourists.
Free Parking for Locals on the Strip
- Circus Circus
- Encore
- Fashion Show
- Hooters (close to strip)
- Palazzo Las Vegas
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (self-park free)
- SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
- South Point
- STRAT Las Vegas
- Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
- Tropicana Las Vegas
- Venetian Las Vegas
- Wynn
Free Parking for Locals off the Strip
- Aliante Casino + Hotel
- Arizona Charlie's Decatur
- Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
- Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino
- Gold Coast Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
- JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
- M Resort Spa Casino
- Palace Station Hotel & Casino
- Palms Casino Resort
- Rampart Casino
- Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
- Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
- Royal Palms Resort and Spa
- Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
- Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
- Silver Nugget Casino
- Silverton Casino
- Texas Station
- The Orleans Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
Casinos with Some Level of Free Parking For Vegas Locals
Aria
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $15 |
| 4-24 | Self | $18 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $21 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $24 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $30 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receive free self-parking at Aria
- Gold level and above with M Life receive free valet parking at Aria
- Source: Aria Website
Bellagio
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $15 |
| 4-24 | Self | $18 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $21 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $24 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $30 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receive free self-parking at Aria
- Gold level and above with M Life receive free valet parking at Aria
- Source: Bellagio Website
Caesar's Palace
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: Caesar's Palace Website
Circus Circus
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-24 | Self | Free |
| 0-2 | Valet | $12 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $14 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $16 |
- Oversized vehicles are able to park in the RV area for an additional $20 a day.
- If you're a trucker looking to park your tractor trailer, you're going to be out of luck at Circus Circus.
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free parking at Circus Circus
- Source: Circus Circus Website
Cosmopolitan
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-4 | Self | $10 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-4 | Valet | $15 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $20 |
- Registered hotel guests receive complimentary self=parking and valet parking at the Cosmo
- Sterling status or higher members of the Identity Rewards program receive free self-parking
- Gold status or higher members of the Identity Rewards program receive free valet parking
- Prices are subject to change during concerts and special events
- Source: Cosmopolitan Website
Cromwell Las Vegas
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: Cromwell Website
Encore
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-24 | Self | Free |
| 0-2 | Valet | $21 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $24 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $30 |
- Valet parking is complimentary for hotel guests
- Non-hotel guests can have their valet validated once per day with a receipt of spending $50 within the resort
- Source: Encore Website
Excalibur
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $6 |
| 2-4 | Self | $8 |
| 4-24 | Self | $10 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $12 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $14 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $16 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Excalibur
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Excalibur
- Source: Excalibur Website
Flamingo Las Vegas
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: Flamingo's Website
Harrah's Las Vegas
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: Harrah's Las Vegas Website
The LINQ
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: The LINQ Website
Luxor
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $6 |
| 2-4 | Self | $8 |
| 4-24 | Self | $10 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $12 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $14 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $16 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Luxor
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Luxor
- Source: Luxor Website
Mandalay Bay
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | 12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $16 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $18 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Mandalay Bay
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Mandalay Bay
- Source: Mandalay Bay Website
MGM Grand
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | 12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $16 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $18 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at MGM Grand
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at MGM Grand
- Source: MGM Grand Website
Mirage
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | 12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $16 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $18 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Mirage
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Mirage
- Source: Mirage Website
New York New York
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | 12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $16 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $18 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at New York New York
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at New York New York
- Source: New York New York Website
Palazzo
- Parking at The Palazzo is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: Palazzo Website
Paris/Bally's
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | $12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
- Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
- Source: Paris/Bally's Website
Park MGM
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-1 | Self | Free |
| 1-2 | Self | $9 |
| 2-4 | Self | 12 |
| 4-24 | Self | $15 |
| 0-2 | Valet | $16 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $18 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at New York New York
- Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at New York New York
- Source: Park MGM Website
Planet Hollywood
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-24 | Self | Free |
| 0-2 | Valet | $15 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $20 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $24 |
- Source: Planet Hollywood Website
Rio
- Parking at The Rio Las Vegas is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: Rio Website
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SLS Las Vegas
- Parking at The SLS Las Vegas is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: SLS Website
The STRAT
- Parking at The Stratosphere is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: The STRAT Website
Treasure Island
- Parking at Treasure Island is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: Treasure Island Website
Tropicana
- Parking at Tropicana is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: Tropicana Website
Venetian
- Parking at The Venetian is free for self-parking or valet.
- Source: Venetian Website
Wynn
| Hours | Self/Valet | Cost |
|---|
| 0-24 | Self | Free |
| 0-2 | Valet | $21 |
| 2-4 | Valet | $24 |
| 4-24 | Valet | $30 |
- Valet parking is complimentary for hotel guests
- Non-hotel guests can have their valet validated once per day with a receipt of spending $50 within the resort
- Source: Wynn Website
Parking Tips for Vegas Locals and Tourists
We have some more tips on parking! You can save some money when it comes to parking on the Strip.
- If you're going to be there for a while, consider taking an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi. A lot of times it can be cheaper than what the parking would cost you and you don't have to worry about a designated driver.
- While we aren't going to outright advocate this, you can always 'park next door' at a casino that does not charge for parking. The reason we aren't gung ho about this is we don't want to ever hurt the casinos that are being nice to locals by taking up their free parking space and giving our business to their neighbors.
- Check and see if the casino does any sort of parking validation. A lot of times they will give you free parking if you spend a certain amount of money inside, are a guest (on a staycation) or are a certain tier level among their rewards program. Remember, it never hurts to ask.
- If you have to bite the bullet, car pool if you've got a bunch of friends and you can split the cost. $20 four or five ways is much easier to swallow than $20 one way.
Gold Coast Casino Parking Costs
Parking on the Vegas strip used to be free everywhere!
As if the casinos aren't getting enough of our money when we gamble, go to shows, or eat in the restaurants, they want more of it now. Most casinos on the strip now have some form of charge for parking. The charge varies depending on the size of your vehicle, what property you are at, and how long you are there for.
Some casinos on the strip are allowing locals to park for free still, though, there usually is a time limit on that ( < 24 hours).
Normally, we would list all of the casinos in alphabetical order and give you all of the parking details like a few other sites do. However, since this site is dedicated to serving Las Vegas locals, we're going to separate out the casinos that offer some form of free parking first and then follow up with the ones that are charging regardless.
In the Casinos defense...
The casinos have claimed that the move to charge for parking is not directed at solely a money grab. The casinos have integrated some systems to help you find spots easier (the little lights that float over the spots that turn red when the spot is taken) and have made a few other improvements that they say are 'what you're paying for now'. We will reserve our judgment on whether or not we agree with the practice for locals, but let's just say we are definitely biting our tongues.